This gym may be small but the quality of coaching makes up for it and then some. I had been searching for adult private lessons for a while and had almost given up when I came across this one. Coach Cynthia was extremely speedy with her response and I was eager to start. I have always wanted to be able to do backhandsprings but I am terrified of going backwards. I've tried multiple times with others but have never been able to do the skill. Over a two month span of having a lesson a week, Coach Cynthia broke every single part down and made sure I was ready before trying to put everything together. There were alot of things I was doing that were preventing me from getting the skill when previously trying. Coach Cynthia was very thorough in explaining every part which made me feel safe and less scared to go backwards. Coach Cynthia is a great teacher who is positive and supportive. I left the gym after each lesson knowing something new and feeling acomplished. This is also a family run gym which I love! I have always found that family run businesses are more welcoming and give you a sense of home. I know I will return for more lessons throughout the years. If you are looking for lessons for you or your children I highly recomend looking into this gym! Maholo Manakoa Gym and Coach Cynthia for helping me overcome my fears! read more

Mm. There are basically no places on Oahu that provide adult gymnastics and if there are, let me know!! I stayed at work one day rather than go back to my home office in order to be closeby and attend the adult gymnastics class. Athough the facility was nice, it's really tiny. The size of a single company warehouse. They sure do get creative with the space - in that there was a private lesson happening and the kid was tumbling through our class space as well. This would be an amazing aerial studio (high ceilings) but it's pretty cramped, although I have to say they do their best to utilize the space efficiently. This review is for adult gymnastics only. In short: it's the kids class, with adults participating. Not very satisfying. And my warmup was led by like a six year old. As an adult participant, I was not impressed, but don't keep this from bringing your children. read more

Very disappointed with their customer service. I was charged all of my previous months on the 20th of every month so I emailed them on the 18th to cancel as per their policy is to cancel 48 hours prior to the billing cycle. Every single month we were charged on the 20th then I get an email from them saying that my billing date is the 17th. My charge did not go through for the next month yet and I cancelled 48 hours prior to when I was regularly charged yet they refuse to cancel the pending charge. Their customer service is horrible and they just seem money hungry. I have been to other locally owned gyms who would easily refund us if we emailed them 48 hours prior to when they bill but I guess this gym does not care about their clients. The overall gym is very small, there is another review for adult gymnastics that gives it 2/3 stars and I have to agree with them. You spend more than half the class stretching and maybe 10 minutes doing actually gymnastics. Sometimes you only do the activity once because of how little time you're given doing actual gymnastics. I would recommend another place that has two hour adult gymnastics for half the price! read more

My daughter has been with Manakoa Gym for just about a year now and her skills with gymnastics had drastically inclined. I am in awe with what she had learned for such just that short amount of time. Coach Cynthia and Coach Sarah had thought my daughter so much skills. They are very caring, friendly, family oriented & kind. They believed in her and she was able to attend her very first competition. Our very first experience with the whole "Gymnastics Life." What a very cool, interesting & very intense BUT great experience. WE can't wait to see what is in store for our daughter. It is only the beginning. WE love Manakoa Gym! read more

If your looking for a school to bring your child to the next level, Manakoa gymnastics is the where it's at! there are usually two instructors on the floor with the students, which is a plus. Everyone is friendly, students and instructors alike. Highly recommend! read more

Manakoa Gym - Gymnastics Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Just made a phone call to sign my daughter up. I was referred by my manager to this gym. Ralph was really pleasant and answered all my questions . He didn't seem bothered or irritated and he seemed to acknowledge that I was a very interested parent with lots of questions and concerns. I got to stop by and see the facility real quick and it seemed clean and organized and primary located in the heart of Halawa. We will be back in this afternoon or next week to register. Next review to follow soon. read more

The latest: After the girls competed in Aloha Gymfest, I can say that there is no way I'd have my daughter learning from any other gym. The coaches at Manakoa have coached my daughter for a little over a year now and she just competed for the first time. The team was PHENOMENAL-not just in their routines but in their sportsmanship, manners, and perseverance. After watching them compete against other gyms I noticed that the Manakoa athletes always congratulated others at the podium. They also look healthy and have muscle tone, so the nutrition information the gymnasts get is actually fueling them! Additionally, they walked like gymnasts everywhere in the facility and all had personalized floor routines that fit their personalities! Hands down the best gym ever! I'm proud to be part of the Manakoa Ohana!!! I love everything about Manakoa Gym. The facility is great-clean, spacious, and has everything. The coaches are caring, positive, and knowledgeable. We found Manakoa through a Girl Scout program. My daughter fell in love and we have been coming ever since. The positive reinforcement makes my daughter proud of how far she has developed while at the same time keeps her pushing to become better. Also-my daughter comes home with lots of fun facts. This is a family, not just a gym. read more

My 7 year old daughter has been coming here several months now. The coaches communicate with you very well and are excellent with the students. My daughter is excited to go every session and comes home excited to show off her progress. Her progress is absolutely fantastic! Absolutely recommend Manakoa Gym!!! read more

Manakoa Gym - Gymnastics Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

My daughter has been coming to manakoa for a short while. She started at 1 hour one day to 2 hours day 1 and 1 hour day 2 totalling 3 hours. The extra time was extra cost of course. But I'm so impressed with the staff. They noticed that my daughter might be a little more advanced and asked us if we wanted to bump her up for progression. We instantly agreed. They are the professionals and we trust their judgement. My daughter loves coming here. The staff are very polite and so far no complaints or injuries. So I'm guessing the safety of my child is of serious concern. I love this place. I'm so glad we found them. And it's close to my house. I'm excited to see the level my daughter teaches and the heights manakoa gymnastics will take her. Cheeeeeeeeereh read more

I'm so glad we found this gym. We switched from a much larger gym in the area where it really felt like we were just a face in the crowd. Coach Cynthia is super sweet and calls each child by name and will give you little updates on your child when you pick them up. The gym was also super accommodating to us during covid. Highly recommend! read more

We were referred by my daughters friend to Manakoa Gym. Being our daughters first time with gymnastics, anxiety was high fir the both of us. Coach Cynthia greeted us with warmth and aloha. After the first class Moani was excited to return. Joining was a no brainer after seeing her excitement. Very pleased with our experience. Mahalo read more

Absolutely love this place! I started out going to the adult classes. I wanted to try it out before I started my daughter in the gymnastics world. After the first couple classes, I signed my 7 year old up. She loved it! Coach Cynthia is awesome- the fact that she can keep up with so many kids at once is amazing in itself. She always had pointers, and knows what each kid needs to work on- not to mention she's an absolute sweetheart. Don't waste your time anywhere else! read more

One of the best decisions I have ever made for my daughter was to sign her up to be a part of the Manakoa Gym family. While participating in a two day gymnastics badge event for Girl Scouts, she fell in love with the sport. The amazing Manakoa coaches saw some potential and asked her to join in on the classes to give it a try. What I noticed right away: Coaches are AWESOME. The Manakoa coaches are hands down the best at individualizing support for each gymnast. They truly are passionate about this sport and about the well-being of the gymnasts. I truly love the way they coach! I'm writing this review a year after we said yes. My goal was to help my child find something to connect with in order to help her develop self-esteem and confidence. One year later, I have a completely different child, one who is invested in conquering her fears and building upon her strengths. If you are considering a place for your child, please give Manakoa Gym a try. I promise you won't be let down. **facilities are SUPER CLEAN! love that! read more

We've been with Manakoa Gymnastics for almost 1 year now. I really can't say enough about the quality of the coaches and the time and individual attention given to the gymnasts. The coaches really care and are invested in each individual gymnast and their progress. I want my girls to do well in their sport, but more importantly as a parent, I want them to feel safe and supported on their gymnastics journey and that's what we get at Manakoa. My oldest daughter is on the competitive team, so not only is she making huge strides in her gymnastics skills, but she's getting coaches who care about her and know that each gymnast is unique and develops in their own time. We LOVE it here! read more

I love Team Manakoa. My daughter tried 2 previous gymnastics facilities before Manakoa and none caught her attention or challenged her enough. Manakoa has provided dedication, improved her skill, and provided the discipline needed for my daughter. My daughter has improved over a year. She went from being scared to do a back bend kick over to attempting to do a back hand spring and she's only 8. Manakoa is very honest and when they feel that my daughter is ready to move up or not ready, they will let me know. Manakoa became a second home for my daughter because they treat my daughter like family. read more

Let me start by saying how much fun my daughter has going to "nastics" every week! My husband and I also love bringing our daughter here! The facility is new and the staff is amazing! Cynthia is such an awesome coach and she makes us very comfortable. My daughter is almost 2 and she loves the interaction with other kids. Not to mention how she loves to jump on the trampoline and swing from the rings! The facility is clean and the staff really takes the time to get to know the child and their areas that need work. Love it here! Awesome place for kids to burn off some energy. read more

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My daughter is a JO level 3 gymnast on the mainland. We were on vacation on Oahu the week before her team had a travel meet in CA, so I arranged for her to have 2 private lessons with Coach Sarah at Manakoa Gym. Communication was excellent & prompt, it was easy to book the lessons online and schedule via email. Coach Sarah was able to quickly assess my daughter and what she needed to work on. She gave her specific feedback and a bunch of corrections to work on. My daughter appreciated her friendly approach and encouragement. Thanks for a great experience! read more

I love this gym so much! I was a gymnast there and Manakoa coaches and fellow gymnasts welcomed me right from the start. I learned so much not only about gymnastics but about true family, friends, and sportsmanship. I would recommend this gym in an instant to anyone who asked. read more

My daughter loves the gym, the Coach's and Staff are amazing. They are so welcoming, and encouraging to all the athletes. During one of my daughters first classes, she was upset because she could not accomplish a specific skill during her practice. Coach Cynthia was amazing by reassuring my daughter that with time and practice she would learn and improve her skill. This gymnastics gym was our choice because of the interpersonal relationship they build with the children, and the positive and encouraging structure they build. read more

Highly qualified and caring coaches plan strategic, personalized and fun activities. Admin has a speedy response time with clear communication/expectations. My daughter became so much stronger and coordinated just after a few visits. We love Manakoa so much and think this is the best gym ever!!!! read more

Amazing gym!! My daughter has learned so much in such a short time. Coaches are very flexible and understanding! I recommend this gym!

We heard about Manakoa Gymnastics through a friend who had her daughter enrolled and decided to attend a trial class. Our two girls have been going to the gym for almost three years since. I am amazed at how they have grown into strong and confident gymnasts. I love the approach the coaches have; kind, encouraging, welcoming. It has been a fantastic experience, we highly recommend this gym! read more

We love Manakoa! My children took recreational classes at another gymnastics place for 2 years. Not much attention given to the kids considering the high cost per month. They herded them in, took our money & herded them out. I could go on & on....of course we left. We were on a mission to find a gymnastics place. We trailed several places until we found Manakoa Gymnastics. What can I say?! We LOVE it! Reasonable priced. Coaches are wonderful. They know each child's name from the 1st day they started. They make sure each child has the correct form. They are encouraging. When a child get sidetrack, disruptive or isn't listening they patiently get them back in line. Not only do they teach physical form but also intellect! They throw in academics....science, math, health. Thank you Manakoa! read more

Very satisfied with this gym. The coaches are awesome and truly care what they are doing. They mix gymnastics with team building, education, and pure fun into one session. So impressed overall how well organized, consistent, and clean the environment/atmosphere/team is here. Thank goodness it's close to the house! read more

Great clean and friendly environment. Our toddlers can't wait to go to class every week. Coaches are very nice and we love how they educate and give intellectual instruction. Gymnastics for the body and mind. Don't forget to say hi to Ralph the Bear! read more

Awesome gym. Our son truly enjoys coming to class and learning gymnastics. They teach proper techniques so the kids won't develope bad habits as well as tailoring classes to the kids individual skill level. He really enjoys Coaches Sarah and Cynthia!! In class, they even add a touch of academia. read more

I would first like to write this review by saying that the coaches here are amazing! My daughter is very shy and takes some time to get used to new people (like maybe half the kids her age, she is 7), I watched from the sidelines (only students are allowed inside of the gym) and was very nervous. When the class started the coach invited everyone for that class inside, and she noticed my daughter was new and immediately exchanged introductions. As class went on I noticed the coach pay a little more attention to my daughter, which put me at ease because she had never done anything like this. What I really liked was that there was a mix from beginners to advanced but they were all treated the same and the coaches helped those who needed it and also gave pointers. The gym is very clean and they have bathrooms as well. You have to street park which isn't a huge problem since it was a Saturday (not sure how easy it is for parking during the work week since there are businesses). They have drop in rates as well as monthly and private lessons. I initially signed my daughter up for a drop in class and she loved it so I signed her up for monthly classes. I chose Manakoa Gym because they had the most stars/best reviews on Yelp and I can see why! Would definitely recommend Manakoa Gym!! read more

My 6 and 8 year old daughters have been going here for around 9 months and they love it. They have a lot of fun, and the staff is very nice, welcoming, and great at teaching gymnastics. I like how they offer a lot of class times throughout the week, and that the staff is very communicative with parents. The gym is also very clean. One thing that separates Manakoa Gym for other places is that they incorporate academics. We plan on staying with this gym for many years to come, and highly recommend it. read more

I've been to a lot of gyms and you cannot find better coaching or a better environment. How do you know if you or your kid is being coached well? Unfortunately, it's hard to tell unless you are already an expert. Here are two things to look for. 1) Look for a coach who has a fantastic attitude. Gymnastics is difficult and when things don't go well, you want a coach who can smile and keep you moving in the right direction and with the right attitude. 2) Find a coach who is always prepared and knows every progression for every skill. Every step in gymnastics should be just a wee bit more challenging than the last so that over time you'll find yourself doing moves that at first seemed impossible. Look no further if you want a coach with a fantastic attitude and really deep knowledge of the sport and how it can be learned safely and with minimal risk of injury. read more

Where do I begin! I absolutely LOVE Manakoa gym and the staff... It's a Beautiful brand new gymnastics facility centrally located in Aiea, right off the Highway, whether you are coming from the east side, west side, or even windward side. It took one visit for us to sign my son (age 11) up. Process was easy, very professional staff, very affordable for the quality of instruction. My son not only gets to learn gymnastics from Coach Sarah, a former NCAA collegiate gymnast, but also gets to learn some pretty amazing academic lessons from highly credentialed teachers, Coach Cynthia and Coach Ralph, which are built into the hour long class. My son has learned to do back flips, increased his flexibility, all the while learning SAT words and Newton's law of motion... That is a huge BANG for your Buck!! My son absolutely LOVES going to the gym. To continue to top this gym off, it also offers Adult gymnastics classes which are led by Sarah and her partner, Certified Trainer, Joe. No need to be ashamed of your level of fitness, I am an obese woman in my thirty somethings, and with Coach Sarah and Joe's help I am able to do things I haven't done since I was a teenager... They are both patient and very positive in their coaching, it's always a good time. This is a gym for the entire family. My daughter also gets tutoring from Ralph. My daughter struggles with ADD and she has gone from a C- in her Honors Chemistry class to an A-, in just one visit... Ralph is amazing! It literally only took one, 1 hour lesson... My daughter Loves his patience and enthusiasm to teach. She will definitely continue her tutoring. This gym is more than just a gym, you really feel like a part of a family. Coach Sarah, Joe, Cynthia, and Ralph are an amazing family and team. Together they have built a facility to cater to every aspect of both the physical and mental fitness that in my opinion is unmatched by any other gym that I know... Think this gym sounds too good to be true? Don't take my word for it, come check it out and experience it for yourself. You will not be disappointed. read more

My daughter takes gymnastics at Manakoa and she loves it! Before we signed her up, we took time to research and visit all of the places around the area. We found Manakoa to have the best coaches and to be the cleanest gym by far. The gym is visibly clean and well ventilated. The coaches are friendly and have the best credentials to teach gymnastics. My daughter has learned more at this gym from her very first class than her previous one in the mainland. Highly recommend! read more

Our 6 year old daughter has been going to Manakoa Gym for 6 months now and she absolutely loves it! This family-operated gym is a clean and safe environment for kids at all ages who are just starting or training for competitions. Prior to joining this gym, we called around several different gyms on Oahu and left messages but have not heard back from any of them. Then we heard about Manakoa Gym through a friend and as soon as I made an inquiry, I was able to get in touch with Coach Ralph and he set us up for a trial with much ease and flexibility. They are very responsive and professional! We are so happy to see our daughter is enjoying gymnastics and making the progress she is making in half a year at Manakoa Gym. Coach Cynthia and Coach Sarah are kind individuals and wonderful coaches, always positive and encouraging. My daughter adores them and are very motivated because she loves her coaches. It's reassuring to know that kids are learning from dedicated coaches who have great expertise and knowledge in training and competing not only as gymnasts, but also as educators, as both Coach Cynthia and Coach Ralph used to be teachers at high school. The Halawa location is also very convenient from both East and West side of the island. We highly recommend Manakoa Gym to kids and families who are looking into gymnastics. read more

Took my soon to be 5yo daughter for her first class Monday evening w/Coach Cynthia. She is very upbeat professional and sweet. I called a week prior for information and she was very thorough and patient. My daughter was the youngest one in the class with beginner girls up to age 12 but they were all kind and great examples for my baby girl, about 10 or 12 girls total to the one coach and there was a second coach that joined in the last 25% of the class time. $95 monthly tuition for 1-hr class 1x week not bad. But the confidence and excitement my daughter had walking out of there - priceless!!! read more

This is the first gymnastics gym who show genuine compassion to their students. They sang "Happy Birthday" to my 15 year old daughter, give her tons of positive praise and are always so patient and kind. I would highly recommend Manakoa Gym to anyone interested in gymnastics! read more

I am sooo happy I found Manakoa Gym. I have to fly across the ocean from my home island to get there (30 minutes boarding to landing plus drives) and it is SO worth it. I called during their winter break and was amazed that Cynthia answered the phone. I'm in my 30's and LOVE acrobatics, gymnastics, tumbling. I've wanted to do gymnastics regularly and even dreamt of competitions as a child (but had to wait to grow up to be that child haha!) Luckily they have competition for adults - even beginner adults - so I'm looking forward to training enough to participate in those and making some of my deepest dreams come true. When I told them which days I was coming and asked which classes I could join and for a private, I was so lovingly accommodated and being shy at first, so appreciated all of their warmth. I feel so blessed this place exists as Coach Cynthia, Coach Ralphie, and Coach Sarah are WONDERFUL. I've learned so much after just a few classes this past week with them and overcome fears I've had with their great teaching strategies, styles of explanation, drills, fun gymnastics games, with focus on kinesthetic, visual, auditory, and ideas of how to best train for various skills. So wonderful to be able to train on floor, beam, bars and have almost daily adult classes - with kids - and work towards real skills and tricks as well as learn basics that other classes for adults haven't covered (while I'm there at least) - walking like a gymnast, saluting judges and beam, correct position of hands and fingers, the details that make it all more real. Really appreciate being so warmly welcomed into the gymnastics family! I went to bed after my first class feeling so grateful for this new family. And one younger girl said it best when she heard I was leaving gymnastics until my next return to their island (in about a month) - "I would never want this place taken away from me. They have taught me so much. I love coming here. I hope it's here for the rest of my life" - All I could say back, was that I feel the same. It's more than simply a work out or stretching or tumbling or even overcoming fears. It's truly a place where everyone I have seen is smiling after class, unfailingly. And such an empowering place to train where every participant takes turns leading the warm up and stretches, though of course with coaches watching and walking around making sure everyone is doing the activity correctly. In the camp classes I got to watch before my classes, I was also completely enjoying how all the gymnasts were rooting for each other's success and encouraging them as they were working on their routine. It's really a well done gymnastics facility and a fantastic place to train and learn gymnastics as an adult or child. I'm sure there are more specifics I could say after my first partial week of training with them daily, but I'll leave it at this and wish you a wonderful training session. This is definitely a perfect place to go if you are at all interested in learning something gymnastics oriented - whether you have had gymnastics training in the past or not - and from the bit I've seen a great spot for kids to have gymnastics classes with great attentive care and coaches who really do their best to explain what gymnasts are practicing, how best to practice it, and why in simple terms. I am also in awe of the fact that the place is SO caring and encouraging that even doing skills one at a time with some parents / friends waiting outside is not intimidating. It's a great place to simply grow into a more wonderful human being - the lessons and skills and care can be applied to so many parts of life. I wish all sorts of 'schools' were like this! Smiling ear to ear. Thank you so much Cynthia, Sarah, and Ralphie. My heart is flipping with all of you and anticipating my return. read more

I THOUGHT I had already written a review but I guess not. My kids have been going here about a year and I couldn't be happier!!! My son has made so much progress! We used to go on base and he got good on a trampoline but not at actual gymnastics. We started here and the change was amazing! He's learning rings, pummel horse, vault. He's in love! It's the perfect environment for him. He does NOT do well with coaches who yell instead of encouraging. The spirit of praise and team work is taught here. I love seeing the kids clapping for each other when someone gets a move right! He started and couldn't pull himself up on a rope even once. Now he can go all the way to the ceiling. He has slimmed down and gotten healthy! I also love how they take some time to teach something educational as well. My daughter is much younger. She loves coach Cynthia. She calls the kids in her class her friends. The coaches foster that caring for each other environment. She's 4 and has learned to stand by herself on the beam and hang and do things on the bar. She looks forward to it every week. It's such a fabulous gym read more

I can't say enough good things about Manakoa Gym! My daughter began their homeschool program 9 months ago as a complete beginner. She loves Coach Cynthia and Coach Sarah! They are professional, knowledgeable, but my favorite part is how they tailor the instruction to each individual's needs and abilities. The coaches provide a fun, encouraging learning environment. I highly recommend this gym for gymnasts of all skill levels. read more

Came here for a couple of days while on vacation. My daughter never met the coach and it didn't seem to matter. She was able to quickly bond and work with her over the few days we were visiting. She left with a lot of good pointers and enjoyed the classes. They reasonably priced and very flexible. Would recommend this to anybody visiting and looking to help maintain their gymnasts skills or PCSing to Hawaii and looking for a friendly gym to get their little ones active. read more

My 3 yr old daughter loved going to gymnastics every Sunday with Coach Cynthia. They usually do a warm up/stretching, circuits on the different equipment, and then parachute time towards the end of class. They also incorporate educational activities, like matching letters and numbers, during circuit time. It was the best --- sad we had to move back to mainland! read more

Took my son here when he was 4, coach had no control of him and the other kids. It was more parent participation, at that age Gymboree did a better job. The older classes were great though, I would not suggest for younger kids. read more